Looks terrific! I am fortunate that our landlord lets us make holes in the walls and ceiling as needed, so the lighting solution I chose was to hang 4′ fluorescent shop lights from the ceiling. If it is alright, here’s the blog post where I described it a few weeks ago:

Not the most attractive feature for a living room, but it works and makes a huge difference. As you point out, good lighting can be highly motivating.

Galen

]]>By: Eric Hansmannhttp://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2017/08/25/layout-lighting/#comment-61770
Sun, 27 Aug 2017 13:15:35 +0000http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/?p=2224#comment-61770Thanks Jason! That would be handy for a drop ceiling application. – Eric
]]>By: Jason Lowehttp://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2017/08/25/layout-lighting/#comment-61738
Sat, 26 Aug 2017 13:39:32 +0000http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/?p=2224#comment-61738I found metal clips that allow you to attach track lighting rail directly to drop ceiling t-bar railing. With a live-end power feed the lighting can be plugged into a 110 outlet. Just make sure your ceiling is supported by heavy wire. The basic track lighting kits sold by Lowes allow you to adjust the angle for each light. LED bulbs are a must, especially if you’re putting the lights in the aisle space behind your head!
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Sat, 26 Aug 2017 12:32:24 +0000http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/?p=2224#comment-61734Bill, I had nearly all of the shop lights and LED lamps on hand so the lumber was the expense. I do like how the LED strip and tube lighting is developing and this will get serious attention with the next layout project. Thanks! – Eric
]]>By: Eric Hansmannhttp://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2017/08/25/layout-lighting/#comment-61733
Sat, 26 Aug 2017 12:30:12 +0000http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/?p=2224#comment-61733Those lights sound interesting, Joe. My floorspace is at a premium but these might be good for a future application. – Eric
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